Burrata originated from a small area of the region of Apulia, called Murgia. First produced around 1920 on the Bianchini farm in the town of Andria, (about 2/3 of the way up from Italy's heel to the spur of Apulia). In the 1950s, it became more widely available after a few of the local cheese factories - notably Chieppa - began producing it. It is generally suspected that factories were interested in it because it was a way to utilize the ritagli ("scraps" or "rags") of mozzarella.

The family-owned Di Stefano dairy is based in Southern California and is dedicated to making only one product: Di Stefano burrata! Their burrata is hand made with extreme care, passion, and dedication. On the plate this pure, sweet fresh cheese resembles nothing more than a ball of cow's milk mozzarella with a topknot. Once the cheese has been cut open the soft and creamy center slowly runs onto the plate. A luscious filling of stracciatelle blended with Italian panna ("cream") is encased in a sheet of fresh mozzarella. Like jewels in a drawstring pouch -- a little ball with a big surprise inside - delicate, delicious and very decadent! This product is steeped in Italian tradition, even using cream imported from Italy for the filling.

Fresh burrata should be served at room temperature. If it is too cold, the creamy filling becomes solid and hard and lacks that essential lusciousness.

0 I did not like this product at all. It had a very awful smell and taste to it

By lori stahleyfrom jim thorpe, pa.on Jun 26, 2016

burrata

I served the burrata with fresh salad greens & raspberry walnut dressing. toasted italian bread as well.loved it ! delicious burrata, & a good portion too. will definitely purchase often !

By Breezyfrom Culpeper, VAon Oct 30, 2015

Excellent!

What every Burrata should be! Quickly & carefully sliced the ball in half so we could each enjoy some on a bed of greens w/ a drizzle of good olive oil & a touch of red-wine vinegar. Absolutely delicious - fresh, creamy, & nutty.

By chef bettyfrom LAon Sep 19, 2015

The best there is

This is hands down the best burrata cheese on the market...it's creamy, chewy, deliciousness...get as much as you can eat!!

By Sheilafrom Galt, Ca.on Jul 27, 2015

BEST EVER

I haven't had Burata this good since I was in Italy. I will be placing many more orders!

By Marisafrom Delaware on May 09, 2015

Delicious

Great product!!! Just wish it came in a bigger size??. Bought it for my mom we absolutely loved and will buy again

By Stevenfrom Mountain View, Aron May 05, 2015

Soft cheese

Very nice, will buy again.

By Teresa Krickfrom PAon Apr 24, 2015

Apulia

I have purchased this wonderful cheese before at "igourmet". I love it's unique flavor and texture. I am very impressed with everything I have purchased. Yes, I'll continue. Thank you "igourmet"! :)

By Irenafrom Marquette, Mion Feb 20, 2015

Dissapointed with Burrata

Old taste, no creamy filling, absolutely over salted???
Dog ate it. Will not order again this Burrata.

By Lesliefrom Carrollton, GAon Jan 30, 2015

Disappointing

It's hard to go wrong with burrata but I much prefer igourmet's Burrata by BelGioioso to this brand. I found it to be much creamier than this brand. Also, when it arrived it was pressed under some other items so the inside was separated from the mozzarella outside.